Manitoba Conservation is currently conducting an investigation following a discovery made by a grader operator in Garson, Manitoba. The operator, Scott Peluk from the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, stumbled upon a group of approximately 15 to 20 dead Canada geese while working near Road 33 E. Peluk described the scene as intact goose carcasses, not stripped for meat, which alarmed him.
Although Peluk did not inspect the geese up close, he observed some with apparent “blood spots.” While the cause of death remains unconfirmed, Peluk speculated that the geese may have exceeded the legal hunting limit, prompting someone to dispose of the carcasses to avoid penalties.
According to Manitoba’s 2026 hunting guide, licensed hunters are allowed to harvest up to eight Canada geese per day within the game bird hunting zones and can possess up to 24 geese. Peluk, a lifelong resident of rural areas, emphasized the importance of not wasting edible meat, expressing his disapproval by sharing a photo of the geese on social media.
Manitoba Conservation has since removed the carcasses, and they have acknowledged the incident, stating that an investigation is underway. Peluk hopes that those responsible will be identified or will refrain from such actions in the future, emphasizing the value of sharing excess meat with others in need due to the high cost of food.